Approximately 208,900 vaccinated; over 193,000 fully vaccinated in Belize up to November 24

Published by BBNTEAM at November 25, 2021

Posted: Thursday, November 25, 2021. 12:05 pm CST.

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Up to Wednesday, November 24, 208,876 persons in Belize have been vaccinated with at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccines while 193,188 have received two doses, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ (MOHW) COVID-19 Vaccination Report.

In total, 464 persons 18 and older were vaccinated since the previous report circulated on Wednesday, November 24.

Up to November 24, a total of 28,932 persons between 12 – 17 years of age had been vaccinated with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines. Seventeen persons were vaccinated in this category since the previous report.

In all, 481 persons countrywide were vaccinated since the Tuesday report.

The MOHW is presently vaccinating with AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccines.

The MOHW said vaccinations are now available for everyone; 12 years and older. Persons who have been vaccinated for at least 8 weeks are asked to visit any Ministry of Health and Wellness’ health facility to get their second dose of the vaccine.

“We also advise that even after getting vaccinated, persons are to continue wearing a face mask properly in public, maintain consistent physical distancing, avoid social gatherings, and wash and sanitize hands often,” said the MOHW. “Please be safe and stay at home unless conducting essential business.”

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